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Listen: M. bovis Surveillance Programme a 'massive feat'
Fonterra's Jason Boyle on the latest in Mycoplasma bovis developments.
Fed Farmers: Tighter controls needed in M. bovis fight
M. bovis should be treated like Tb, with regular testing and culling of infected stock.
Listen: Damien O'Connor defends irrigation policy
Damien O,Connor gives an M. bovis update and comments on irrigation.
Arrests made over theft from Mycoplasma bovis farm
Two men arrested over the burglary of quarantined South Canterbury farm.
Hope new govt programme stops spread of mycoplasma bovis
Cattle movements across Cook Strait are being tracked in a new government programme.
Mycoplasma bovis cull will be 'devastating' for farmers
Mycoplasma bovis culling is likely to have a devastating effect on farmers.
MPI Mycoplasma bovis compensation process 'quite appalling'
Ken Wheeler says the way he was treated by the MPI as 'appalling'.
Restrictions in place but no Mycoplasma bovis in Whanganui
Restrictions for one Whanganui property.
M bovis: NAIT recommendations backed
DairyNZ CEO Dr Tim Mackle on NAIT review and law changes that affect farmers.
Call for Govt backing for cattle disease farmers in strife
"If a farmer needs to buy a new herd, now is the time to be doing it."
Government keen to improve Nait system fast
Damien O'Connor to work with farmers and industry to improve Nait programme.
Pressure builds on cattle disease farmers waiting for compo
Biggest risk in a biosecurity outbreak is farmers go bankrupt, says farmer body.
Beef sector so far free of disease affecting dairy cattle
Tests show New Zealand's valuable beef export sector is so far free of M. bovis disease.
Action call over any found to have illegally brought in 'M.bovis'
Consequences needed if any farmers have put other farmers, animals and livelihoods at risk
Mycoplasma bovis farmers 'need moral support'
Federated Farmers President Katie Milne says cattle cull will be emotional for farmers.
Listen: Mixed feelings over Mycoplasma bovis action
Dr Tim Mackle comments on a big week in the Mycoplasma bovis response.
Gear stolen from Mycoplasma bovis farm
Farm's manager upset and confused as to why the property was targeted.
MPI report offers theories on how cattle disease got to NZ
A report released last night reveals the possible pathways for Mycoplasma bovis into NZ.
Report urges MBovis infection threat study
More than 22,000 cattle are to be killed in an attempt to contain the disease.
Mycoplasma bovis: Call for more cattle culling
Properties under restricted place notices should also cull cattle says farmer.
Illegal animal drugs vehicle for disease?
Speculation rising that cattle disease MBovis came to NZ in illegal livestock drugs.
M. bovis: warranted searches conducted
The searches were conducted in both the North and South islands.
Mycoplasma bovis: dry stock farmers seek information
Concerned dry stock farmers seek as much information on M. bovis as they can.
Listen: Is Southland 'ground zero' for Mycoplasma bovis?
Director for Readiness and Response at MPI Geoff Gwyn on the cull of over 22,000 cattle.
Listen: Farmer affected by M. bovis supportive of cattle cull
Southland farmer Ben Walling applauds MPI cattle cull decision.
Listen: M. bovis compensation 'complex' but fair
MPI working on compensation for affected farmers but it's not a simple process.
Mycoplasma bovis cattle cull 'the right thing'
Farming industry views M. bovis cull of more than 22,000 cattle as a tragic necessity.
Backing for plan to slaughter 20,000 cattle to stop disease
Ministry is still no closer to finding out where the disease came from.
Listen: Mycoplasma bovis - NAIT compliance rates 'disappointing'
MPI's Manager for Compliance Investigation Gary Orr on M. bovis control.
All 22,332 cattle on 28 farms to be killed to halt Mycoplasma bovis
Cattle on 28 properties in New Zealand have tested positive for Mycoplasma bovis to date.
Has M. bovis put people off buying dairy farms?
GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate Peter Newbold looks at M. bovis' effect on dairy sales.
Mycoplasma Bovis spreads to Upper Waitaki
There are signs mycoplasma bovis has spread to Upper Waitaki.
'Dark moments' dealing with Mycoplasma bovis
North Otago farmers voluntarily sent 400 calves to slaughter due to M. bovis.